Events

June
5 -6
Hoot Gibson Memorial Rodeo - Tekamah

5 - 7
Oakland Swedish Festival

19 - 21
30th Annual Riverfront Days - Decatur

27
"Back to the Country"
Silver Hills Vineyards and Winery - 11 a.m. 
Food, drinks, live music, local Nebraska produced goods, foods, and artisans.

July
3-5
Bluegrass Festival and Quasquicentennial - Lyons

3
Party in the Park - Oakland

3 - 4
4th of July Celebration - Tekamah
"Tekamah Gives a Hoot"

September
19
Apple Jam Festival - Tekamah

Welcome!  The Burt County Economic Development Corporation’s mission is to grow the business environment within the county and each of the five communities.  We will do this by strengthening and growing existing businesses, recruiting new businesses and encouraging entrepreneurship.

We also want to provide information for those looking to relocate or visit Burt County.  Hunting, water sports, vineyards and community festivals are just a few of the tourism opportunities.

If you are interested in learning more about Burt County as a potential location for your business or as a place to live or visit, please contact us so we can assist you.

Choose Burt County, Nebraska for your business and your family!

• Located halfway between Omaha, NE and Sioux City, IA (42 miles);
  Both communities recognized as top performing cities in economic development.
  Source:  Site Selection Magazine - 2008
  
  
• Nebraska was voted 4th among the 15 best states to find work.
  Source:  MSN Careers “Best State for Jobs” rankings, 2008
  
  
• Burt County was voted one of 29 prosperous rural counties in Nebraska.
  Source:  University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 2007
  
  
• Oakland, NE voted #38 out of top 100 best places to raise kids for less.
  Source:  Business Week Magazine - 2007